Battle of Fredericksburg (Completed Diorama) (1 Viewer)

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Finally completed the diorama. Had to acquire and paint 32 additional figures to fill out the ranks of the Irish Brigade and other supporting Union regiments. Added the snow effects as well. Enjoy. B of F - Press the Attack.jpgB of F - Right Flank.jpgB of F - Shell shock.jpgB of F - Wall is in Sight.jpgBattle of Fredericksburg.jpg
 
You don't see too many ACW dios set at wintertime.Very nice.
Mark
 
Finally completed the diorama. Had to acquire and paint 32 additional figures to fill out the ranks of the Irish Brigade and other supporting Union regiments. Added the snow effects as well. Enjoy. View attachment 123743View attachment 123744View attachment 123745View attachment 123746View attachment 123747
Very well done.......My knowledge of ACW is limited to Hollywood and Ronald Reagen and Errol Flynn.....It is unusual seeing the Rebs in a defensive position instead of charging......who won that particular battle ?,,,,saw a movie with the Irish Bde fighting with the Mexicans against the Yanks...were there two different Irish Bde's or has Hollywood stuffed it up again ?.......TomB
 
Best Fredricksburg diorama I have ever seen. Many thanks for the pictures!
-Sandor :salute::
 
Tom,
In the Mexican-American War an Irish battalion was formed by the Mexicans consisting of Irish-Americans and immigrants,including some deserters from the U.S.Army.They felt betrayed by the U.S.because they were descriminated
against because they were catholics.
Mark
 
Tom,
In the Mexican-American War an Irish battalion was formed by the Mexicans consisting of Irish-Americans and immigrants,including some deserters from the U.S.Army.They felt betrayed by the U.S.because they were descriminated
against because they were catholics.
Mark
Thank you....that make's scene ....the Irish are very proud people....thanks again...TomB
 
Great dio Fort S. Marye's Heights is a very moving spot

. The San Patricios are portrayed in a 1999 movie

"One Man's Hero" pretty good flick

Regards
Kirk
 
Yes,One Man's Hero with Tom Berenger,I couldn't thinlk of the title.
Mark
 
Great depiction of the fighting regts and brigade level action.

Many of the Irish captured at the conclusion of the Mexican-American war were excuted by the US Army for desertion. Chris
 
Green non coniferous trees? ^&confuse
Excellent observation, for December these trees should be bare (a really late Fall??). I need to eventually replace them with bare trees or conifers (the present trees is what I had available....but no excuses...they need to be replaced). {sm2} Charles
 
Had an arborist cut and replace with conifers. How is it now? Some maple trees have still some fall leaves on the branches.Conifers for Background.JPG{sm3}Just need to watch the camera flash shadowing being created behind the trees (should not be reflecting on the sky).
 
That is quite excellent!! Are al lthe figures by the same manufacturer? Are they metal or plastic?

Walt
 
That is quite excellent!! Are al lthe figures by the same manufacturer? Are they metal or plastic?

Walt
The majority of the Johnny Rebs are by William Britain, and there are a few Conte and Forward March figures mixed in. As for the Union side, the metal figures are by William Britain and Soldier Gallery, while 32 of the remaining are painted (by me) plastic figures by TSSD (Toy Soldiers of San Diego). The paints used on the plastic Union figures are: Fine Surface Primer by Tamiya, followed by color paints by Vallejo (Oxford Blue (hats), Blue Grey (Coats & trousers), Black (pouches and supporting belts), White (canteen belt/strap), brass (buttons, belt buckle and insignia plate), steel, and burnt umber or burnt sienna (rifles), and Citadel's "Dark Reaper" blue for canteen (a dark sky blue can also be used). Ground area was first painted in Burnt Umber then dry brushed in grassy areas in light green / light yellow mix. PS. TSSD plastic figures prior to painting may require at times straightening of rifles and bayonets (use a hair dryer, then holding rifle or bayonet straight immerse in cold water). The scarfs on the Union TSSD figures can be painted in any color of the day (they were normally scarfs from home vs military issue).
 
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